Thursday, September 27, 2012

Seeking: A Dress Like This

Dear ESB,I saw this dress on the internet and kind of loved it. I traced it back through a few tumblrs to its source, only to find out that it's from Swedish designer Ida Sjostedt's couture line and is inaccessible to me for a bunch of reasons, such as having to go to Stockholm for an appointment.So I'm wondering if you or your readers have ideas about dresses (available in the US!) that are similar to this one. I'm not wedded to specific elements of this dress (open to different sleeve lengths and necklines, for instance), but I like that this dress feels modern and even stylish, while still looking feminine and romantic. Thoughts?Thanks!

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You could piece it together with a couple of elements. Take a three quarter length jacket (I know ESB hates BHLDN but they have a good example) likethis and a tulle skirt like this (but with a higher waist) and finish it with a silk sash or ribbon. Good luck!

I was hoping I would get a chance to show this lovely vintage strapless gown to somebody! It's from a local vintage bridal boutique in Portland,Xtabay. While they do have an Etsy site, from looking at their blog and Facebook it seems that they keep the prettiest stuff for local shoppers, the ladies that run the shop are pretty amazing and would probably be happy to help you. And, as usual, Elizabeth Dye kills it with a modern take on a vintage feel.

what about Grace Loves Lace? They don't have anything that looks exactly like your picture, but plenty of gowns with lace and tulle and seem to incorporate all of the elements you're looking for. not terrible prices either. Some are a little more flower child than than classic, but there is definitely the "modern vintage" feel to most of them. I am partial to this one and this one, but I think they're all pretty gorgeous

Have you qctually tried on dresses at all? You might not actually like that look on you - I highly recommend going to a store first - saw a similar dress to that in a few stores. I had something very specific in mind myself (Downton Abbyesque square neckline sheath) and then found out I was really digging something less costumey. It happens.

How about "For Emily" from Elizabeth Dye? She has more dresses than are shown in her Etsy shop in her lookbook from 2012 as well as 2011, and a lot of retailers that sell her dresses are linked in the sidebar.

Solution: Print that photo out; bring it to bridal salons in your town. Let them find it for you. If that doesn't work, take that photo to a talented seamstress in your town. See if she can make it for you.

This, for sure. I wanted something vintage-inspired, but still modern, and thought it wouldn't be possible in my price range, but I ended up finding my dress at the first bridal shop (in my Podunk Midwestern city, no less) I visited, and for even less than I'd been planning to spend. It's not by a designer I had ever heard of, but I didn't care. I know Pronovias and their affiliate brands make a lot of dresses with tulle skirts. The Pronovias Davis 2013 might work.

I agree with above, contact Leanne Marshall via her Etsy. This top is super similar to another dress of hers (The Ellie). I'm sure she can customize the skirt like the bottom of that one:https://www.etsy.com/listing/90761741/ellie-2-piece-lace-and-cotton-wedding?ref=v1_other_2

It's almost identical to the long version of the Bardot dress with shrug at Stephanie Allin (also available in tea length) you can get it in the uk so not sure about the US but definitely almost identical.

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